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Hand-picked tours across the New Forest & the UK

Our team has been pulling together the best small-group tours, day trips and multi-day adventures around the New Forest & the UK for years. Mick reads the traveller reviews before any tour earns a spot on this page — if a tour's a dud, it doesn't get listed.

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The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Tour (Private Group Booking)

★ 5.0 (228)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Tour (Private Group Booking)

Walk through Victorian Whitechapel to explore one of history's darkest chapters. This two-hour private tour examines the 1888 murders attributed to Jack the Ripper, visiting the actual sites where five women were killed and the locations that shaped the investigation. Your guide unravels competing theories about the killer's identity while telling the often-overlooked stories of his victims—poor women whose lives ended in violence and whose names deserve remembering.

The Seven Sisters & Beachy Head Lighthouse Boat Trip Adventure

Speed across Seaford Bay aboard a rigid inflatable boat for 90 minutes of Sussex coastline exploration. This high-energy voyage sweeps past Cuckmere Haven's former coastguard station, swings by Belle Toute Lighthouse at Birling Gap, then powers eastward to Beachy Head Lighthouse—the 33-metre red-and-white striped beacon that dominates this stretch of Heritage Coast. Summer runs often bring harbour porpoises and seals within viewing distance. Expect wind, spray, and plenty of photo stops before returning to Newhaven Port.

Heathrow Airport - To & From Central London - Meet & Greet

Skip the airport taxi queue and arrive at your London accommodation with a named driver waiting at arrivals. This private transfer from Heathrow to central London takes 1–2 hours depending on traffic, with a meet-and-greet service so you're never hunting for your lift. Your air-conditioned vehicle includes cold water, onboard WiFi, and a driver briefed on your needs—whether that's quiet time after a long flight or help with luggage and prams.

1 hour – 2 hoursfrom GBP $150

Chester Food Tour: Unique Food With Drinks & Sightseeing

★ 5.0 (194)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

Chester Food Tour: Unique Food With Drinks & Sightseeing

Walk Chester's medieval streets on a 4.5-hour food tour led by a local chef and Great Taste Awards judge. Stop at seven independent venues for seasonal small plates, British pub classics, and Cheshire chocolate, paired with two alcoholic drinks and a hot beverage. Navigate Roman walls and the distinctive Chester Rows whilst learning the city's culinary heritage and hidden histories from someone who knows the hospitality scene inside out.

The Great British Pub Walking Tour: London

Explore London's most storied pubs tucked away on quiet mews and cobbled lanes, where British history unfolded behind closed doors. Over two and a half hours, a seasoned local guide reveals the establishments frequented by gangsters, artists, royalty and film stars—from the Beatles' secret hideaway to the pub where Prince William drops in unannounced. You'll discover Georgian architecture, hear folklore tied to literary legends, and step inside one of the city's most notoriously haunted venues. No alcohol required; the stories alone intoxicate.

Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills

Learn the craft of gin distilling at a working micro distillery in the United Kingdom. Over three hours, you'll operate miniature copper stills to create your own 500ml bottle, sampling spirit profiles along the way and finishing with a gin and tonic. This hands-on workshop teaches you how distilleries function whilst producing a bottle you'll take home as a tangible reminder of the experience.

3 hoursfrom GBP $90

Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds

★ 5.0 (188)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Tour to Stonehenge, Bath and The Cotswolds

A 10-hour private tour combining three of southern England's most significant historical sites. Your driver collects you from your hotel and takes you directly to Stonehenge before the coach groups arrive, with expert commentary on the Neolithic monument. The afternoon centres on Bath, the country's sole UNESCO World Heritage City, where you'll visit the Roman Baths Museum and see its famous Georgian crescents and terraces. The return journey winds through the Cotswolds, passing medieval wool-trade villages and offering a choice between Castle Combe or Lacock.

10 hoursfrom GBP $1100

★ 5.0 (179)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

The StrummerWalk

Walk through the West London neighbourhoods that shaped Joe Strummer's journey from squatter to punk icon. This two-hour tour traces Strummer's footprints across Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill and Maida Vale—visiting the studios, venues, homes and squats where The Clash emerged. Led by Aidan McManus, a West London native and music historian who lived through the punk era, you'll understand how a specific corner of the capital became a breeding ground for one of rock's most politically charged bands.

British Museum & National Gallery of London Semi-Private 8ppl Max

Explore two of London's greatest collections in a single day with a knowledgeable guide steering a small group through the British Museum and National Gallery. This 5.5-hour semi-private tour (maximum 8 people) covers ground efficiently, pausing for lunch between venues. You'll encounter ancient artefacts and European masterworks without battling massive crowds, ideal for travellers wanting substance over superficial sightseeing.

5h 30mfrom GBP $154

Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

★ 5.0 (176)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

This private four-hour guided tour covers Edinburgh's principal landmarks across the Old and New Towns from a comfortable Mercedes minibus. Your driver-guide navigates both medieval closes and Georgian crescents, stopping at iconic sites like the Castle, Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace and Arthur's Seat. You'll have time to step out, photograph, and absorb local insights—ideal for first-time visitors wanting swift orientation or those with tight schedules who refuse to miss the essentials.

4 hoursfrom GBP $439

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel Tour from Edinburgh

★ 5.0 (175)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel Tour from Edinburgh

This 12-hour Highland tour from Edinburgh sweeps you through Glencoe's dramatic valleys and out to the Glenfinnan Viaduct, where mountains tumble down to Loch Shiel. You'll cross landscapes that doubled as settings for Skyfall, Highlander and Harry Potter films. The route gives you proper time at Glenfinnan to soak in the views, photograph the sweeping arches, and—between April and October—watch the Jacobite Steam Train wind across the stone span.

12 hoursfrom GBP $69

Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh

★ 5.0 (174)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh

A 10–12 hour private drive from Edinburgh deep into the Scottish Highlands and towards Loch Ness, guided by a knowledgeable local driver who shapes the route to your interests. You'll pass the Kelpies monument, Stirling Castle, the Cairngorms, and Ben Nevis, moving through some of Britain's most dramatic terrain. The journey covers mountain passes, glens, and lochs at a pace that lets you absorb the landscape rather than rush between photo stops.

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom GBP $995

Coasteering Geopark Adventure In Torquay

★ 5.0 (170)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

United Kingdom

Coasteering Geopark Adventure In Torquay

Scale sea cliffs, jump into crystalline water, and navigate submerged caves along Torquay's dramatic coastline on this 2.5-hour guided adventure. The circular route maximises time on the rocks whilst keeping difficulty adjustable to your level—you'll need basic swimming and bouldering ability. An instructor leads you through marine-rich terrain, spotting seals and seabirds whilst you test your nerve against the Devon coast.

2 hour group lesson (3-16 people)

Pick up a surfboard and ride Scottish swells under expert tuition from competitive local instructors. This two-hour group lesson accommodates 3–16 people and supplies everything you need—board, wetsuit, and professional guidance—so you can focus on catching waves rather than kit logistics. Whether you're bringing family or friends, you'll get straight into the water with instructors who know these breaks inside out.

Bath Tour - 3 Hour Private Tour with Local Guide, £220 per group

A three-hour private walking tour led by someone who knows Bath intimately, having lived here all their life. You'll discover the city's Georgian architecture, Roman heritage, and contemporary character on foot, with a scenic drive included to survey Bath from above. The guide shares insider perspective on how the city has evolved. Available as a morning or afternoon departure, with hotel collection and return included.

Four hour walking wine tasting tour of Manchester's best bars

Spend four hours wandering Manchester's drinking quarter with a knowledgeable local guide who knows the city's wine venues inside out. You'll taste between six and eight wines—roughly two-thirds of a bottle per person—paired with seasonal snacks at four different bars, pubs, restaurants and specialist shops. The route doubles as a gentle historical tour, passing statues and landmarks that shaped Manchester. Groups stay small (maximum twelve), keeping the atmosphere convivial and allowing proper conversation with your guide and fellow tasters.

A Taste of Liverpool Food & Drink Tour

Walk Liverpool's independent food scene with a local guide over three hours, stopping at four neighbourhood establishments for tastings that add up to a full meal. You'll sample dishes spanning multiple cuisines, gain insight into the city's culinary character, and receive a mystery takeaway gift. Small-group format means access to venues off the main tourist drag—the places Liverpudlians actually eat.

The Hunt: Team Activity in Brighton, Sussex

A competitive outdoor scavenger hunt set across Stanmer Park, fifteen minutes from Brighton, where teams of two to sixty decode clues from a fictional rogue MI5 agent while evading trained Hunters. This two-and-a-half-hour adventure blends espionage storyline with strategic teamwork across the South Downs landscape. Game equipment and costumed briefing staff are provided; you set the pace to suit your group's fitness level.

Stonehenge Private Tour - Half-Day Tour from Bath

Explore Stonehenge with a guide who knows every stone intimately, having visited over 500 times. This four-hour private tour from Bath includes skip-the-queue entry and door-to-door transport in your own vehicle. Choose morning or afternoon departure to suit your pace. You'll have genuine time to wander the circles, ask detailed questions, and absorb the scale of this Neolithic puzzle without fighting crowds.

Shakespeare Distillery Tour - 11am Ticket

Explore Stratford-upon-Avon's sole working distillery, where Tudor botanicals shape the spirit selection. Over ninety minutes, you'll walk the production floor, sample a gin and tonic, and taste three house spirits guided by distillers who understand their craft. The award-winning gin draws its character from historical herb gardens, bridging four centuries of flavour. Finish with a 10% shop discount to take bottles home.

Explore Biblical Artifacts at the British Museum

This semi-private British Museum tour threads biblical narratives through ancient artefacts, placing key events on a chronological timeline. Over three to four hours, you'll read passages directly in front of the objects they describe, then engage in Socratic dialogue with your guide—answering questions yourself rather than absorbing interpretation. The approach anchors abstract scripture to tangible history, making both artefact and verse stick in memory. Ideal for those seeking deeper understanding of biblical context beyond Sunday readings.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom GBP $56

Walking Tour around Spitalfields in the East End of London

★ 5.0 (137)

🛕 Culture & History

United Kingdom

Walking Tour around Spitalfields in the East End of London

Traverse two millennia of East End history on foot through Spitalfields, guided by a local resident and devised by a prominent London blogger. Walk the streets where Huguenot silk weavers, Jewish immigrants, Irish families and Bengali communities built new lives, each layer reshaping the neighbourhood and the nation. The tour weaves together architecture, personal stories and social change across two hours, finishing with tea and cakes prepared using an 18th-century recipe in a Georgian townhouse.

Game of Thrones - Private Audi A6 tour with Richard the Wildling

Travel north of Belfast with Richard, who played a Wildling in Game of Thrones seasons 5–7, including the pivotal Hardhome and Battle of the Bastards episodes. This 10-hour private Audi tour follows actual filming locations across the Iron Islands sets and Glens of Antrim coastline. Richard provides scene-by-scene breakdowns via tablet, demonstrating how effects were layered onto real landscapes. You'll handle replica weapons and don Iron Born costumes at no extra charge, gaining insider perspective from someone who stood in those very frames.

10 hoursfrom GBP $525

Authentic London Sunday Markets with a Londoner

★ 5.0 (120)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Authentic London Sunday Markets with a Londoner

Walk London's East End on a Sunday morning with a local guide who navigates you through working-class neighbourhoods and their markets. Over three hours, you'll traverse hidden canal routes connecting Broadway Market's farmers' stalls, Hackney City Farm, Columbia Road's flower traders, and the vintage-filled sprawl of Brick Lane and Spitalfields. The route reveals how generations of Londoners have shaped these pockets of the city, with your guide filling the walks between stops with neighbourhood history and context.

3 hoursfrom GBP $29

★ 5.0 (119)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Classic London Taxi Tour

Travel through central London in a private electric black cab, stopping at the capital's defining landmarks over four hours. Your driver provides running commentary as you visit Big Ben, St Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Kensington Palace, Trafalgar Square, Tower Bridge and Borough Market. You'll have time to step out, photograph each site, and absorb London's layered history from a vehicle that's itself iconic.

4 hoursfrom GBP $380

Private Tour of West Cornwall - Highly Varied Full Day Experience

★ 5.0 (117)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Tour of West Cornwall - Highly Varied Full Day Experience

A full-day private tour through West Cornwall led by knowledgeable local guides who reveal both celebrated coastal landmarks and lesser-known archaeological sites. Over eight hours, you'll traverse fishing villages, dramatic beaches, Neolithic stone circles, abandoned tin mines, and medieval churches—weaving together the region's layered history without the coach-tour crowds. The route circles the area methodically, balancing major attractions with hidden corners that even longtime residents overlook.

Snowdon Sunrise Hike

Climb Wales' highest peak in darkness and reach the summit as daylight breaks across the landscape. This eight-hour guided ascent starts before dawn, using moonlight and head torches to navigate the mountain whilst a qualified local guide leads the way. You'll stand at 1,085 metres as the sun emerges over the ridges—a visceral reward for the predawn effort. Suited to solo walkers, groups and families with moderate fitness.

Surfing, Coasteering & Glamping in Cornwall

Pack your wetsuit and sense of adventure for three days in rural Cornwall combining ocean skills with woodland camping. You'll take surf lessons along Newquay's productive breaks, navigate the dramatic Towan Headland on foot and by water during a coasteering session, then retreat to a private bell-tent site nestled in Cornish woodland for starlit nights around the campfire. This is genuine coastal living stripped of tourist polish—expect to be thoroughly soaked, genuinely tired, and thoroughly satisfied.

The National Gallery of London - Exclusive Guided Museum Tour

Spend two and a half hours with a dedicated guide exploring the National Gallery's masterpieces in central London. This private tour cuts through the surface-level appreciation of iconic paintings, offering interpretive context that helps you understand why these works matter. You'll move through the collection at a thoughtful pace, hearing stories about technique, provenance and artistic movements directly from someone who knows the paintings inside out.

Private tour with an accredited expert guide Hampton Court Palace

Explore Hampton Court Palace with Sarah, a social historian and Blue Badge guide who has worked at the palace since 2008. This 2–2.5 hour private tour traces the lives of Tudor monarchs and their successors through the State Apartments, kitchens, wine cellars and gardens. You'll encounter masterworks, the Astronomical Clock and architectural shifts between Henry VIII's Tudor wing and Wren's later Baroque additions. Sarah's expertise—featured on the BBC and cited by historians—brings the palace's dramatic personal stories to life.

2 hours – 2h 30mfrom GBP $290

A craft beer tasting tour of the Bermondsey Beer Mile

★ 5.0 (101)

🍜 Food & Cooking

United Kingdom

A craft beer tasting tour of the Bermondsey Beer Mile

Explore Bermondsey's concentration of craft breweries on a guided tour through four tap rooms over three to four hours. Your guide navigates you through London's thriving independent beer scene, stopping at working breweries and tasting rooms to sample current releases and chat with brewers. A half pint is included, giving you a genuine flavour of what the area has become—a hub for small-batch producers and hop experimenters rather than the industrial area it once was.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom GBP $49

Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London

★ 5.0 (100)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Private Tour London Highlights, entries Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London

This eight-hour private tour covers London's most recognisable landmarks with a Blue Badge guide who navigates you past the crowds. You'll see Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square and Trafalgar Square before entering Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London for guided exploration inside both. Rather than being herded on a coach, you'll move through central London as locals do, mixing tube and bus travel with walking. Your guide carries genuine knowledge of each site's stories and significance.

Canyoning in Snowdonia

This three-hour canyoning adventure in Snowdonia combines water-based scrambling with technical rope work. You'll navigate rocky gorges, use natural slides and jump spots, then tackle the highlight: an abseil down Prysor waterfall followed by the Cauldron's dramatic slide and tiered jumps. Progression is built in—start with smaller drops, build confidence, then attempt the big jump if you're ready. Full safety kit and wetsuits provided.

Pilgrims' Path walk across the sands to Holy Island

Walk across exposed sands to Holy Island at low tide, following a route steeped in early Christian history. This four-hour guided crossing echoes the journeys of Saxon and Celtic pilgrims travelling to honour St Aidan and St Cuthbert. Grey seals often rest on the flats, adding wildlife interest to the trek. The route is one-way; your guide drives you back from the island after free time to explore. Tide times dictate exact start times, which you'll receive upon booking.

Jack the Ripper and Victorian London Beyond the Shadows

Explore Victorian East End history through the lens of Whitechapel's most infamous case. This 2.5-hour walking tour navigates cobbled streets where Jack the Ripper operated, but goes deeper—examining the poverty, social fracture, and everyday lives of residents that defined 1880s London. Led by historians with genuine expertise, you'll encounter the victims and perpetrator as real people embedded in their time, not sensational headlines. Gain understanding of how crime, class, and survival intersected in this pivotal urban neighbourhood.

2h 30mfrom GBP $18

★ 5.0 (98)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

United Kingdom

Multi Day Private Tour Of Scotland

A flexible private tour through the Scottish Highlands where you set the agenda. Available for 3 to 14 days, this trip ditches the rigid itinerary in favour of what actually interests you. Your driver doubles as a knowledgeable guide with genuine personality. Hotels are arranged in advance and settled upon arrival. Perfect for travellers who want to explore Scotland's landscapes and character without following a predetermined script.

Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen - Traditional Bread Making Experience

Learn to make traditional Irish griddle breads in Tracey's farmhouse kitchen near Belfast. Over 2.5 hours, you'll start with fresh coffee and homemade preserves, then prepare soda, wheaten and potato breads from scratch. Each bake finishes in minutes on the griddle, ready to eat warm at the kitchen table with other guests. You'll leave with a bag of your own loaves and a full recipe collection.

Glasgow Ghouls, Ghosts and Gruesome Tales Tour

This two-hour walking tour unpicks Glasgow's darkest chapters, from body-snatching scandals to witch persecutions and spectral oddities. Your guide leads you past significant sites including Glasgow Cathedral, the Necropolis, and Strathclyde University, weaving historical accounts with local lore. You'll spot striking street murals, learn about Britain's longest-running music hall, and finish in a storied pub where the paranormal allegedly lingers. References are available on tablet throughout.

Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Tour

A bespoke three-day tour of the Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands led by Niall McOwan, a guide with deep roots in the region and family heritage tied to Highland history. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to explore dramatic landscapes, cultural landmarks and historical sites shaped by Scotland's past. This is tailored exploration rather than standard sightseeing—Niall adapts the itinerary to your interests, whether focusing on heritage, landscape or local stories.

Angel Meadow Manchester History Tour with Author Dean Kirby

Dean Kirby, author of Angel Meadow: Victorian Britain's Most Savage Slum, guides you through the nineteenth-century Manchester neighbourhood that Friedrich Engels called 'Hell upon Earth'. In ninety minutes, you'll walk rain-soaked streets where 30,000 impoverished residents battled survival amid the cotton mills and cellars of the Industrial Revolution. Kirby reveals the district's forgotten inhabitants—from scuttler gangs to lodging-house families—and their unexpected role in shaping one of the world's greatest industrial cities. Intimate group sizes allow proper questions and photography time.

1h 30mfrom GBP $20

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